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Host interactions of probiotic bacterial surface molecules: comparison with commensals and pathogens

Lebeer, Sarah, Vanderleyden, Jos, De Keersmaecker, Sigrid C. J.·2010·Nature Reviews Microbiology

Abstract

How can probiotic bacteria transduce their health benefits to the host? Bacterial cell surface macromolecules are key factors in this beneficial microorganism-host crosstalk, as they can interact with host pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) of the gastrointestinal mucosa. In this Review, we highlight the documented signalling interactions of the surface molecules of probiotic bacteria (such as long surface appendages, polysaccharides and lipoteichoic acids) with PRRs. Research on host-probiotic interactions can benefit from well-documented host-microorganism studies that span the spectrum from pathogenicity to mutualism. Distinctions and parallels are therefore drawn with the interactions of similar molecules that are presented by gastrointestinal commensals and pathogens.

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Authors
Lebeer, S., Vanderleyden, J., & De Keersmaecker, S. C. J.
Affiliations
KU Leuven (BE)
Venue
Nature Reviews Microbiology
Published
2010-03
Volume
8
Issue
3
Pages
171-184
ISSN
  • 1740-1526 (ISSN-L)
  • 1740-1534
OpenAlex
W1974738011
Cited by
1,062
References
124
Citations by year
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FWCI
7.59
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nature Reviews Microbiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Lirias (KU Leuven) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Gut microbiota and health
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
Keywords
probiotic bacteria, pattern recognition receptors, gastrointestinal mucosa, polysaccharides, lipoteichoic acid, commensal bacteria, pathogenic bacteria, mutualism
MeSH terms
Animals, Bacteria, Humans, Probiotics, Gastrointestinal Tract, Receptors, Pattern Recognition, Host-Pathogen Interactions

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